Editor's Note: During our Utah travels, we were bummed that Arches National Park, one of the nation's most popular natural attractions, was closed due to the pandemic. It soon opened up just after we passed into Colorado. After getting to know Justin Joseph and his girlfriend Alex in Glacier National Park, we continued to stay in touch, and I was so jealous when I saw that they were exploring Arches National Park! So naturally, I asked Justin if he wanted to provide some info about Arches, and I'm excited to share his blog post with you all. To follow Justin, Alex and their two dogs Moose and Leroy, check out…
Zion National Park: 8 Awesome Trails You Need to Hike
Editor’s Note: Hey gang! I’m so excited to introduce a new contributor to NeverSaySomedayFamily.com. Meet Jocelyn Lewis from LewisFamCoast2Coast! This mama of two and her family have visited 22 out of 50 states, and love sharing their destinations, tips and favorite products on Instagram. (Go follow them!) When our family had explored Utah earlier this year, Zion National Park was still closed due to the pandemic. Fortunately, Jocelyn and her hubby Troy had visited this popular park a few years ago — and she’s put together this awesome resource for you! Known as the most visited of Utah’s national parks, it’s easy to see why this red rock desert oasis…
9 Reasons Why Your Family Will Love Dinosaur National Monument
One of the best aspects of winging our full-time travels is the fact that we can spend as long or as little as we desire in one place. One of those surprisingly stand-out stops for us was Dinosaur National Monument!
Exploring Utah’s Capitol Reef National Park: Best Things to Do with Limited Time
If you ask most people about which national park to visit in Utah, you'll probably hear about Zion, Arches or Bryce Canyon National Parks. To be honest, Capitol Reef National Park wasn't even on our radar when we set out on our Great Big Adventure. So when we had a few traveling families recommend Capitol Reef -- emphasizing that it was Utah's most underrated national park -- we knew we just had to see it for ourselves!
6 Family-Friendly Hikes in Bryce Canyon National Park + Where to Camp!
Ever since we passed through Utah on the way to Yellowstone National Park last year, Steven and I have been itching to get back to this red-rock state. Beyond the wide open spaces, Utah boasts five national parks and seven national monuments! So it was only natural that one of our first stops was Bryce Canyon National Park. Woohoo for hoodoos!
Exploring Vermilion Cliffs National Monument in Arizona
One of the first places we explored in Arizona was Vermilion Cliffs National Monument. Located in Coconino County, Arizona and just south of the Utah state line, Vermilion Cliffs National Monument is 293,689 acres of protected land. You might even know the place without realizing it! Vermilion is home to The Wave, an awe-inspiring, red-and-gold swirling sandstone rock formation that is one of the most highly sought hiking permits in the Southwest.
